Design, Architecture, Gardens, Southern California Living

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Jan. 16: Dealers at the 21st annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition exhibit vintage and contemporary photographs, including the one above, "Woman by the Pool" by Anthony Friedkin, taken at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1975. Event also includes multimedia installations, lectures, panel discussions and book signings. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $15 to $30. Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8551.

Jan. 19: Learn about the cochineal insect and its host, the nopal cactus, as well as uses for the plant when arboretum curator Mitchell Hearns Bishop lectures. Part of the Thursday Garden Talks With Lili Singer series. 9:30 a.m. to noon. $20. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. (626) 821-4623.

Jan. 21: Create a floral design for Chinese New Year in this workshop led by Flower Duet. 10 a.m. to noon. $80 to $90. A similar workshop for children 7 to 12 is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. $25 to $30. Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. (626) 405-2128.

Jan. 21: Kids can explore the wonders of lemons, limes and other citrus fruits in a botanical science workshop with instructor Punam Bhakta. A hike through the historic orange groves follows. Ages 7 to 12. Fee includes one accompanying adult. $25 to $30. Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens,1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. (626) 405-2128.

Jan. 21: Florence Nishida of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County talks about fungus, its place in the ecosystem and how the popular practice of applying mulch to planting beds has encouraged the growth of many rare fungi. $10. 9:30 a.m. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. (818) 949-4200.

Midcentury design: “California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way” features more than 300 objects including furniture, ceramics, metalwork, fashion and graphic design. Ends June 3. Regularly $10 to $15. Free admission to residents of Los Angeles County after 5 on some evenings. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 857-6010.

California craft: Craft in America and the Craft and Folk Art Museum present the survey “Golden State of Craft: California 1960-1985,” an exhibition of more than 70 pieces by 65 influential innovators. Ends June 3. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. $5 to $7. (323) 937-4230.

Woodworking: More than 30 bowls and other exemplary works by Sam Maloof, Ed Moulthrop and Bob Stocksdale, along with recently discovered correspondence and related documents, are on exhibit as a part of the Maloof historic residence tour. “In Words and Wood: Sam Maloof, Bob Stocksdale & Ed Moulthrop continues through Jan. 28. Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts, 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma.